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Carroll Free Press

Location

Carrollton, Georgia, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1921

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Mass Meeting and County Rally Next Saturday

A large gathering for farmers, bankers, and business people will be held at the Tarrellton courthouse on Saturday September 3 at 10 o clock in the morning. Speakers including A A Elmore will explain the Georgia Cotton Growers Cooperative Association and how to meet the situation. All farmers friends invited with special invitation to ladies.

Tarrellton Phu Georgia Cotton Growers’ Co-operative Association A. A. Elmore

Carrollton City Primary Set for September 17th

The city of Carrollton fixes the municipal primary date for the next year as Saturday September 17. Entry closes Thursday at 12 o clock. Current mayor and councilmen seek reelection by custom, but the field remains open for any candidacy.

Carrollton

Miss Powell Honored at Spring Street Tea Party

Mrs. T. C. Loftin hosted a Saturday morning gathering at her Spring Street home in honor of Miss Lillian Powell of Decatur visiting friends. The guest list included Clarice Turner Annie Harman Charicie Mae Holmes Sara Frances Beall Mary Tanner Thelma Bonner Elizabeth Boykin Pauline Lambert Ruth Erwin Lois Meeks Sara O Kelley Grantville Lucy Cobb Lillian Powell Mabel Aderhold Anna Mitchell and Tewel Robinson.

T. C. Loftin Spring Street Lillian Powell Decatur Clarice Turner Annie Harman Charicie Mae Holmes Sara Frances Beall Mary Tanner Thelma Bonner Elizabeth Boykin Pauline Lambert Ruth Erwin Lois Meeks Sara O’kelley Grantville Lucy Cobb Mabel Aderhold Anna Mitchell Tewel Robinson Mrs. Loftin Lucife ‘Loftin

Meeting at Eureka Church Seeks Local Attendance

A gathering will start at Eureka church Friday night September 2 and continue for several days. Everyone is invited to attend.

Eureka Church

Maple Street Blaze Destroys Vacant Store and Barbecue Area

Fire discovered Tuesday at 2 30 am in a vacant Maple street store room next to W W Hanson home. DC Manson awakened residents, fire crews arrived quickly and contained the blaze before it spread to nearby buildings. The old structure had housed a meat market with a rear barbecue area where the fire started, storing furniture and discarded clothing. Property belonged to W W Hangon.

Maple Street W. W. Hanson DC. Manson W. W. Hangon

Doctor E J Taylor Shot by Father in Law

Dr E J Taylor aged 42 was shot at the home of Misa Retta Parsons near Denver by his father in law Mr Toney Persons. He died soon after at Danson hospital LaGrange following an operation. He leaves a widow four children and his parents and many siblings. Franklin News and Banner reports.

E. J. Taylor Toney Persons Misa Retta Parsons Denver Danson LaGrange Franklin Baptist Church Henry Olive Branch Taylor Franklin Tnd Hiis W. D. Taylor Franklin News and Banner

Question of Cloner Money and Future Payouts

The text asks about future payments rather than current sums, seeking clarity on when more funds will be received rather than the total amount already allocated. It emphasizes timelines over total value.

City Schools to Open September 5th With Faculty List

Superintendent J N Haddock released the fall and spring faculty lists for city schools. High School leaders include Principal Mrs Mary Lou Culver and teachers in domestic science, English, Latin, math, and commerce. Maple Street and Westview schools list multiple grade teachers, while the Colored School is led by Principal Amos Lynch. Tuition is set for high and nonresident students, with crowded grades prompting a need for an additional teacher at College Street.

Mary Lou "Culver Culverston Mary Lek Jennie Rogers Cottontown Tenn Martha Brown Carrollton Colored School Amos Lynch Boadie Hollingsworth Emma Adama Berdig Mardicue College Street Haddock

Jones Carroll wedding at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church

Miss Minnie Jones and Mr. Obie Carroll wed last Sunday at Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Dallas. Rev. Henry Palmer officiated. The couple, shortly returning to Carrollton and Aberdeen before settling in Atlanta, where Carroll has a good position. Mrs. Jones is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Jones.

Minnie Jones Obie Carroll Mt. Carmen Baptist Church Henry Palmer Dallas Janea J. W. Jones Carrollton R. F.D Mr. Carroll Atlanta Carroll Aberdeen

Westminster Society Honors Mrs Henderson With Farewell Gift

At Mrs B M Longs home on Thursday afternoon the Westminster Faalery hosted a party in honor of Mrs WR Henderson. Guests sewed and spent a pleasant afternoon, presenting Mrs Henderson with a hand bag fitted with toilet articles handkerchiefs and several gold pieces as a token of love from the society of which she is president.

Lindale takes two from Barrollton in tight series

Lindale won 2 games 2 0 and 10 0 while Barrollton started strong but faltered. Hathaway pitched well in both games, but timely hitting and errors allowed Lindale to surge late. Barber and Moore provided power for Barrollton, while Barrollton fans await next season’s final chances.

Domino Club Honors Mrs Simms at Pebblage Event

The Domino Club of Pebblage hosted an afternoon in honor of Mrs Simms of Birmingham. The gathering at Mrs Jim Cheney's home featured bright mid summer flowers and several guests. After games, a salad course was served.

Pebblage Pauly Domino Club Simms Birmingham Jim Cheney

Revival at First Baptist Closes After Weeklong Meeting

The First Baptist revival ends Sunday night after a week of sermons by Dr. Dobbs. Four accessions to the church occurred on profession of faith. T Arthur Henry of Athens led the singing. Baptism will be administered next Sunday.

Dr. Dobba T. Arthur Henry Athens Prince Avenue Baptist Church Dobbs

Effie Herrin Dies Suddenly in Atlanta

Mrs Effie Herrin of this city died suddenly in Atlanta Saturday afternoon at a private boarding house where she had gone for treatment. She, almost her age, had been operated on the first of the year but never regained health. Her body was brought home early Sunday morning and the funeral was held from her parents home on Tanner street. Interment was in the ma ma old cemetery. She was the only daughter of Mr and Mrs W E Johnson and is survived by a daughter Corene and a brother Edgar W Johnson. The funeral was conducted by Rev John P Erwin, pastor of the First Methodist Church, of which she was a member.

Effie Herrin Atlanta Tanner Street John P. Erwin First Methodist Church

Mary A Lyle obituary notes 78 at Roppville road home

Mrs Mary A Lyle, aged 78, died Sunday at her son E W Lyle’s home on the Roppville road. Funeral and interment were held at Stripling’s Chapel where she was a charter member, with Rev H E Wanks officiating. Survived by two sons E W and K E S, two brothers Sam Wood of Newnan and Will Wood of Hogansville, and many nephews and cousins. The family mourns with a large circle of friends.

Mary A. Lyle E. W. Lyle Lmits Roppville Road Stripling Mary A. Wood Sam Wood Newnan Will Wood Hogansville Aecoa

MR R J Hilly Called to Great Beyond

Mr R J Hilly a Douglasville resident dies Tuesday night after a week illness. Survived by nine children and numerous relatives. Funeral at Mt Zion church Thursday morning at 10:80 o'clock with a large gathering. Douglas County Sentinel. If you have anything to sell advertise in our want column.

H. J. Hilly Douginaville Winston W. J. Houseworth Newnan Otto Dixon Atlanta Lee Billy Wwsenhat Conte Mt. Zion Church Douglas County Sentinel

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Miss Powell Peoples Bank the Peoples Bank GEO W. Fleming G. C. Cook the First National Bank Carrollton, Ga L. C, Mandeville, Pres. C. A, Lyle, Cashier J. N. Haddock Aulty City Schoola Maple Street Schoo Misa Median Moran Sparta Misa Olive Moran Frances Rent Sewanee Edith Boyd Martha Olly Monticello R. B. Foster Elizabeth Moorehead Hartwell Willie Love Statesville N.C Westview School Lena Darden Kathleen Meean Dameris Earnest Bowden Junction Mrs. Henderson Barrollton Lindale Hathaway Rons Shulto Moore Fio Barber Acouts Ty Cobb Moora de Moray Pune Chanceo First Baptist R. J. Hilly
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